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And we’re off into another week of snow, cold, and all around grossness.

I know. I know. The snow is beautiful and today it isn’t THAT cold out.

But COME THE F*** ON! Again? Seriously? I would KILL for a garage spot and truck with 4 wheel drive right now.

Mother Nature, we beg of you, “Let the sunshine in, dammit!” Just for the love of you, PLEASE let us creep above 25 degrees.

I’m sitting here, not really sure which of the many meals I made this week to tell you about. I do know that I’m sitting here with a winter weight on my chest, tension seizing my body, and I’m trying not to cry over something as trivial as snow.

I promised myself to work on my blog at least three times a week this year so that it can start to grow and perhaps someday be my source of income, but in this winter I find myself paralyzed, over and underwhelmed, and unmotivated. (SIDE BAR: Does anyone out there in the WordPress community want to help me figure out that whole monetizing thing?)

Excuse the pity party just this once–please and thank you. And now I bring you the only thing suitable for this weather: MULLED WINE.

Start with a nice, but cheap red–preferably a merlot. My go-to: Purple Moon.

Measure out 2 cups

And 2 oz of brandy

In a small saucepan, put 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 TBS of granulated sugar.

Add peppercorns and whole cloves.

And some orange peel and blade mace (blade mace gives you a nutmeg flavor).

Pour in wine and brandy. Bring to a simmer, and then turn off the heat and steep for ten minutes.